1.Tongnao Decoction Promotes Angiogenesis and Alleviates Cerebral Ischemic Injury via PI3K/Akt/GSK-3β Signaling Pathway
Yan LIU ; Yang WU ; Wanhui PENG ; Jingyi CHEN ; Jiale GAN ; Li LI ; Yangjingyi XIA ; Yunze LI ; Zhaoyao CHEN ; Wenlei LI ; Minghua WU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(9):100-110
ObjectiveTo investigate the mechanisms of Tongnao decoction (TND) in mice with acute ischemic stroke (AIS). MethodsFifty male C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into a sham operation group, model group, TND low-dose group (1.86 g·kg-1), TND high-dose group (3.72 g·kg-1), and butylphthalide (NBP) group (10 mg·kg-1), with 10 mice in each group. A mouse model of cerebral ischemic injury was established using photochemical thrombosis (PT). The sham operation group and model group were administered an equal volume of normal saline by gavage. All five groups were treated once daily for 14 consecutive days. Behavioral tests were performed before modeling and at the end of administration. T2-weighted imaging (T2WI) was performed 3 days after modeling to evaluate the extent of injury. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was used to observe histological changes in the cerebral cortex, and Nissl staining was used to observe neuronal morphology. Cerebral blood flow in mice was detected using a laser speckle contrast imaging (LSCI) system. Immunofluorescence staining was used to detect the cell proliferation marker bromodeoxyuridine (BrdU) and the highly glycosylated type I transmembrane glycoprotein CD34. Western blot analysis was used to detect the expression levels of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K), protein kinase B (Akt), glycogen synthase kinase-3β (GSK-3β), and their phosphorylation levels, as well as tight junction-related proteins zonula occludens-1 (ZO-1), Occludin, and Claudin-5 in the peri-infarct tissue. Thirty-five zebrafish were randomly divided into normal control group, model group, TND low and high dose groups (0.16, 0.32 g·L-1) and NBP group (10 μmol·L-1), with 7 in each group. A stereoscopic fluorescence microscope was used to observe vascular growth in zebrafish. ResultsImaging showed that PT caused ischemia in the right cortical region. Behavioral tests indicated that, compared with the model group, the drug-treated groups reduced the error rate of irregular balance ladder climbing on the affected side and shortened the tape removal time (P<0.05). HE staining and Nissl staining showed that, compared with the model group, the drug-treated groups exhibited reduced brain tissue damage, fewer scars, and improved neuronal morphology. LSCI results showed that the drug-treated groups partially restored cerebral blood perfusion and promoted the establishment of collateral circulation compared with the model group. Immunofluorescence staining indicated that the drug-treated groups increased the positive rates of BrdU and CD34 compared with the model group (P<0.01), promoting angiogenesis. Meanwhile, compared with the model group, the drug-treated groups upregulated the expression levels of p-PI3K, p-Akt, p-GSK-3β, and tight junction proteins ZO-1, Occludin, and Claudin-5 (P<0.05,P<0.01), and increased the number of intersegmental vessels in zebrafish (P<0.05,P<0.01). ConclusionTND can promote angiogenesis around the infarct in PT model mice by regulating the PI3K/Akt/GSK-3β signaling pathway, thereby improving cerebral ischemic injury.
2.Progress on orbital Langerhans cell histiocytosis
Chenxin ZHOU ; Yunze ZHAO ; Tianyou WANG ; Zhigang LI ; Rui ZHANG
International Journal of Pediatrics 2025;52(5):289-294
Langerhans cell histiocytosis(LCH)is an inflammatory myeloid neoplasm characterized by aberrant differentiation or proliferation of mononuclear phagocytes. Orbital involvement,termed orbital LCH(OLCH),typically presents with periorbital masses,eyelid edema,and localized osteolytic lesions. Besides,optic nerve involvement may cause diplopia,visual impairment and so on,significantly impairing quality of life. Central nervous system-Langerhans cell histiocytosis(CNS-LCH),including central diabetes insipidus and neurodegeneration,may cause irreversible sequelae such as diabetes insipidus,progressive tremor,and ataxia,severely impacting prognosis. Current management of OLCH and its association with CNS-LCH remain controversial.The Histiocyte Society considers OLCH to be one of the risk factors for CNS-LCH,and therefore should receive 6 months of systemic chemotherapy to prevent sequelae. However,conflicting evidence suggests an unclear relationship between OLCH and CNS-LCH progression,with studies demonstrating favorable outcomes in isolated orbital cases treated through localized approaches(surgical excision,curettage,or intralesional corticosteroid injection).Patients with unifocal OLCH exhibit favorable prognosis and potential for spontaneous resolution,and may could spare from systemic chemotherapy to avoid related adverse effects.
3.Prevention and Treatment of Post-Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction from the Perspective of "Deficiency Qi Retention and Stagnation"
Yunze LI ; Huiqi ZONG ; Hongxu LIU ; Mingxuan LI ; Xiang LI
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(12):1273-1276
It is believed that "deficiency qi retention and stagnation" is the fundamental pathogenesis of coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Patients often have severe coronary vessel congestion before PCI, leading to emptiness in the heart's collaterals, which results in deficiency of healthy qi, poor movement of blood and body fluids, so the heart collaterals are susceptible to stagnation and stasis,then phlegm and stasis generate; after PCI, it is easy to damage the healthy qi then lead to qi deficiency, causing qi, blood, and body fluids fail to transport, thereby leading to blood stasis and phlegm turbidity retention, generating heat and wind to damage the heart and body. It is proposed that the prevention before PCI should replenish qi and collaterals, expel blood stasis and resolve phlegm, to support "deficient qi" in heart collaterals and prevent "stagnation" after PCI. Postoperative management should focus on replenishing qi and protecting the collaterals, eliminating pathogen and controlling development, so as to avoid exacerbating deficiency and stagnation by damaging healthy qi, and eliminate pathogen and unblock the collaterals to interrupt the pathogenesis, which prevent "retention and stagnation" from changes.
4.Comparison of perioperative indicators and 1-year follow-up outcomes between radical prostatectomy conducted within 2 weeks versus no earlier than 4 weeks after prostate biopsy
Kulaixi AINIWAER ; Qianyue LI ; Wenbo LU ; Kadier WUPUER ; Ailiyaer AIKESHANJIANG ; Guofan DONG ; Feng HAN ; Yunze WANG ; Jianwei SUN ; Wenguang WANG
Journal of Modern Urology 2025;30(8):648-652,661
Objective To analyze the impact of the interval time(IT)between prostate biopsy(PB)and radical prostatectomy(RP)on the perioperative safety and prognostic efficacy of prostate cancer patients.Methods A retrospective analysis was performed on 87 patients who underwent extraperitoneal laparoscopic RP at our hospitals during Jun.2022 to Nov.2024.The patients were divided into the IT ≤2 weeks group(n=42)and the IT ≥4 weeks group(n=45)according to the interval between PB and RP.Baseline data,perioperative indicators,postoperative inflammatory factors,postoperative pathological results,urinary continence,and complication rates were compared between the two groups.Results No statistically significant differences were observed between the two groups in baseline information,operation time,intraoperative blood loss,intraoperative transfusion rate,postoperative hospital stay,catheter removal time,inflammatory factors and complications(P>0.05).Pathological results showed no significant differences in cancer tissue proportion,positive rate of lymph node,positive rate of surgical margins,and postoperative Gleason scores(P>0.05).However,the IT ≤2 weeks group exhibited significantly fewer cases of perineural invasion(25 vs.36,59.52%vs.80.00%)and vascular invasion(5 vs.12,11.90%vs.26.67%)compared to the IT≥4 weeks group(P<0.05).There were no significant differences in postoperative urinary control rate and prostate-specific antigen(PSA)level between the two groups(P>0.05).Conclusion Radical prostatectomy performed ≤2 weeks after prostate biopsy demonstrates better safety and prognosis.
5.Efficacy and safety of standard pulsed radiofrequency for treating rare-site glomus tumors
Dong WANG ; Yujia LUO ; Yunze LI ; Qi GAI ; Zhiying FENG
Chongqing Medicine 2025;54(1):76-79,85
Objective To explore the efficacy and safety of standard pulsed radiofrequency for treating rare-site glomus tumors.Methods A prospective self before-and-after control study was conducted and 6 pa-tients diagnosed as glomus tumors in the pain department of Yongkang Municipal First People's Hospital from June 2022 to January 2023 served as the study subjects.Among them,1 case was located in the outer beam of deltoid muscle in the upper arm,and 5 cases were located under the nail beds of the hands/feet.All subjects underwent the standard pulsed radiofrequency treatment under ultrasound guidance and were fol-lowed up for at least 12 months.The changes in the preoperative and postoperative Numerical Rating Scale(NRS)scores were observed,and the changes in the"typical triad",healing degree of the nail growth matrix and recurrence of pain were recorded.Results The postoperative follow-up results showed that all patients had significant decreases in NRS scores,indicating that the pain degree obtained the effective control.Among them,4 patients did not experience the pain recurrence after adopting the standard pulsed radiofrequency;1 pa-tient had pain recurrence in postoperative 6 months and the tumor body was ultimately removed by surgery.Apart from the patient 2 developing transient subungual congestion,no significant adverse events were observed.Conclusion The standard pulsed radiofrequency treatment is a safe and effective therapeutic method for pain caused by rare-site glomus tumors.
6.Clinical efficacy of single channel split body endoscopic minimally invasive surgery for single segment thoracic ossification of the ligamentum flavum
Xiangyu LIN ; Wanlong XU ; Le LI ; Wencan ZHANG ; Chen LIU ; Kunpeng LI ; Bingtao HU ; Chongyi WANG ; Yunze FENG ; Kaibin WANG ; Haipeng SI
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2025;45(17):1111-1118
Objective:To explore the efficacy and safety of one-hole split endoscope (OSE) minimally invasive surgery for the treatment of single-segment thoracic ossification of the ligamentum flavum (TOLF).Methods:This retrospective non-randomized controlled study included 41 patients with single-segment TOLF who underwent surgery at Qilu Hospital of Shandong University between July 2019 and July 2023. Patients were divided into two groups: the OSE group (19 cases) treated with one-hole split endoscope minimally invasive surgery and the open group (22 cases) treated with traditional laminectomy and pedicle screw fixation. There were no significant differences between the two groups on gender, age, disease duration, affected segment, presence or absence of dural ossification, and residual cross-sectional vertebral canal area on CT ( P>0.05). Additionally, perioperative surgical time, estimated blood loss (EBL), incision length, hospital stay duration, hospitalization costs and follow-up duration were compared. The Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) score and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) were compared preoperatively and at the last follow-up. Complications were also recorded. Results:All patients successfully completed the surgery with no significant differences at the last follow-up ( P>0.05). Compared with the open group, the OSE group had a significantly shorter operative time (133.1±16.8 vs. 160.5±22.6 min), lower EBL (91.2±15.0 vs. 192.5±43.8 ml), shorter incision length (2.6±0.5 vs. 7.9±1.9 cm), reduced hospital stay (3.9±0.8 vs. 5.6±0.8 days), and lower hospitalization costs (34,874.9±4,568.6 vs. 53,162.3±9,815.6 yuan) (all P<0.05). AAt the final follow-up, JOA scores (8.5±0.8 vs. 8.6±1.2) and ODI values (16.7%±2.1% vs. 17.7%±4.4%) showed no significant differences between the OSE and open groups ( P>0.05). During the perioperative period and follow-up, complications occurred in 2 patients in the OSE group (1 cerebrospinal fluid leak, 1 poor wound healing) and in 8 patients in the open group (5 cerebrospinal fluid leaks, 1 neurological deterioration, 2 poor wound healing). Conclusion:OSE minimally invasive surgery is an effective treatment for single-segment thoracic ossification of the ligamentum flavum. Compared with open surgery, it provides advantages such as minimal invasiveness and fewer complications.
7.Clinical efficacy of single channel split body endoscopic minimally invasive surgery for single segment thoracic ossification of the ligamentum flavum
Xiangyu LIN ; Wanlong XU ; Le LI ; Wencan ZHANG ; Chen LIU ; Kunpeng LI ; Bingtao HU ; Chongyi WANG ; Yunze FENG ; Kaibin WANG ; Haipeng SI
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2025;45(17):1111-1118
Objective:To explore the efficacy and safety of one-hole split endoscope (OSE) minimally invasive surgery for the treatment of single-segment thoracic ossification of the ligamentum flavum (TOLF).Methods:This retrospective non-randomized controlled study included 41 patients with single-segment TOLF who underwent surgery at Qilu Hospital of Shandong University between July 2019 and July 2023. Patients were divided into two groups: the OSE group (19 cases) treated with one-hole split endoscope minimally invasive surgery and the open group (22 cases) treated with traditional laminectomy and pedicle screw fixation. There were no significant differences between the two groups on gender, age, disease duration, affected segment, presence or absence of dural ossification, and residual cross-sectional vertebral canal area on CT ( P>0.05). Additionally, perioperative surgical time, estimated blood loss (EBL), incision length, hospital stay duration, hospitalization costs and follow-up duration were compared. The Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) score and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) were compared preoperatively and at the last follow-up. Complications were also recorded. Results:All patients successfully completed the surgery with no significant differences at the last follow-up ( P>0.05). Compared with the open group, the OSE group had a significantly shorter operative time (133.1±16.8 vs. 160.5±22.6 min), lower EBL (91.2±15.0 vs. 192.5±43.8 ml), shorter incision length (2.6±0.5 vs. 7.9±1.9 cm), reduced hospital stay (3.9±0.8 vs. 5.6±0.8 days), and lower hospitalization costs (34,874.9±4,568.6 vs. 53,162.3±9,815.6 yuan) (all P<0.05). AAt the final follow-up, JOA scores (8.5±0.8 vs. 8.6±1.2) and ODI values (16.7%±2.1% vs. 17.7%±4.4%) showed no significant differences between the OSE and open groups ( P>0.05). During the perioperative period and follow-up, complications occurred in 2 patients in the OSE group (1 cerebrospinal fluid leak, 1 poor wound healing) and in 8 patients in the open group (5 cerebrospinal fluid leaks, 1 neurological deterioration, 2 poor wound healing). Conclusion:OSE minimally invasive surgery is an effective treatment for single-segment thoracic ossification of the ligamentum flavum. Compared with open surgery, it provides advantages such as minimal invasiveness and fewer complications.
8.Comparison of perioperative indicators and 1-year follow-up outcomes between radical prostatectomy conducted within 2 weeks versus no earlier than 4 weeks after prostate biopsy
Kulaixi AINIWAER ; Qianyue LI ; Wenbo LU ; Kadier WUPUER ; Ailiyaer AIKESHANJIANG ; Guofan DONG ; Feng HAN ; Yunze WANG ; Jianwei SUN ; Wenguang WANG
Journal of Modern Urology 2025;30(8):648-652,661
Objective To analyze the impact of the interval time(IT)between prostate biopsy(PB)and radical prostatectomy(RP)on the perioperative safety and prognostic efficacy of prostate cancer patients.Methods A retrospective analysis was performed on 87 patients who underwent extraperitoneal laparoscopic RP at our hospitals during Jun.2022 to Nov.2024.The patients were divided into the IT ≤2 weeks group(n=42)and the IT ≥4 weeks group(n=45)according to the interval between PB and RP.Baseline data,perioperative indicators,postoperative inflammatory factors,postoperative pathological results,urinary continence,and complication rates were compared between the two groups.Results No statistically significant differences were observed between the two groups in baseline information,operation time,intraoperative blood loss,intraoperative transfusion rate,postoperative hospital stay,catheter removal time,inflammatory factors and complications(P>0.05).Pathological results showed no significant differences in cancer tissue proportion,positive rate of lymph node,positive rate of surgical margins,and postoperative Gleason scores(P>0.05).However,the IT ≤2 weeks group exhibited significantly fewer cases of perineural invasion(25 vs.36,59.52%vs.80.00%)and vascular invasion(5 vs.12,11.90%vs.26.67%)compared to the IT≥4 weeks group(P<0.05).There were no significant differences in postoperative urinary control rate and prostate-specific antigen(PSA)level between the two groups(P>0.05).Conclusion Radical prostatectomy performed ≤2 weeks after prostate biopsy demonstrates better safety and prognosis.
9.Development and characteristics of the volume adjustable vegetable facilities
Yongkang TANG ; Yunze SHEN ; Ruixin MAO ; Guangli LI ; Weidang AI ; Yunjie JI
Space Medicine & Medical Engineering 2024;35(4):216-221
Objective To develop the volume adjustable vegetable facilities and meet the demands of research on the growing technique of vegetables.Methods Three series of adjustable volume vegetable facilities were developed with light and ventilation module,growth module,cultivation tray module and measurement module.Telescopic structure was adopted in the facilities and the performance testing and characteristics analyses were carried out.Results The facilities could be adjusted at the height range of 250-700 mm.Three kinds of LED lights and replaceable cultivation tray and matrix were installed in the facilities.The parameters including water content,electric conductivity and temperature in the matrix,CO2 concentration in the atmosphere of facilities were monitored.The test results showed that the performances and the indexes of facilities met the subsequent experimental demands.Conclusion Light weight,small volume,and adjustable volume vegetable facilities were developed.The production efficiency of lettuce(12 plants/0.12 m2)grown in the facilities was 49.7 g(FW)plant-1.The development of facilities laid the foundation of construction of on-orbit vegetable facility.
10.Phenotypic analysis of dendritic cells in patients with chronic antibody-mediated rejection after kidney transplantation
Limei LUO ; Jiwen FAN ; Weihua FENG ; Lin YAN ; Xiaoqi OU ; Yunze TAI ; Yi LI
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2024;47(12):1459-1464
Objective:To investigate the phenotypic characteristics of dendritic cell (DC) in the peripheral blood of patients with chronic antibody-mediated rejection (CAMR) after kidney transplantation,revealing the potential role of DCs in the occurrence and development of CAMR.Methods:Case-control study. A total of 25 kidney transplant recipients who underwent kidney transplantation or were under long-term follow-up at West China Hospital of Sichuan University from October 1st, 2020, to July 31st, 2021, were recruited in this case-control study, comprising 15 cases of patients with CAMR and 10 cases of patients with stable renal function. Flow cytometry was used to analyze DC subsets in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) of patients. Correlation analysis was conducted to explore the relationship between DC subsets and renal function indicators. Iterative cluster analysis was performed based on the absolute counts of DC, ILT3+ mDC, ILT3+ pDC,ILT4+ mDC and ILT4+ pDC in the CAMR group.Results:Compared with the stable renal function group, the percentages and absolute count of pDC, pDC/mDC ratio, and absolute count of ILT3+ pDC were decreased while percentages of ILT3+ mDC were increased in CAMR group . DC percentage was negatively correlated with Scr (r=-0.467, P=0.019) and CysC (r=-0.502, P=0.011) and positively correlated with eGFR (r=0.436, P=0.029). ILT4+ pDC percentage was positively correlated with CysC (r=0.433, P=0.031), and absolute count of DCs was negatively correlated with CysC (r=-0.425, P=0.034). Iterative cluster analysis defined two patient clusters with significant statistic differences of Scr, eGFR, and CysC detection results in the CAMR group.Conclusion:The distribution of DC subsets and the expression of ILT3 and ILT4 in the blood of post-transplant patients could provide new biomarkers for early identification of CAMR risk and optimization of immunosuppressive therapy strategies. Particularly, changes of pDC and the expression levels of ILT3, ILT4 can serve as valuable indicators for assessing post-transplant immune status and renal function prognosis.

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